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Bell ringer:
Can you think of any points in history where the business cycle
greatly affected our country?





Historical Business Cycle Station
Activity:
Yesterday we talked about the different phases
on the business cycle. Today we will look at
examples of these points throughout history.

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Period:_____________________
With your group answer the questions below for each station; this assignment will be collected at
the end of class for a participation grade!!!!

Station 2: Great Depression

An economic depression is an example of what phase of the business cycle?


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Station 1: Germans loose the First World War

What point on the business cycle is this point in history describing?




What is hyperinflation?



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Why is it so hard for people to find work during a depression? Use examples from this station.





Station 3: Post War Peak

What phase of the business cycle is this period referring to?


Why would Americans fear an economic recession after a period of war?


How do you think a period of economic growth corresponds to a Baby Boom?


Would you expect the economy to perform this way? Why or why not?

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Station 4: The Great Recession


Explain in your own words, what is an economic bubble?






Describe the effects of the 2008-2009 economic recession?








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Station 5: Buffalo on the Rise

What helped Buffalos economy grow after the recession of the late 2000s?




How can you tell that Buffalo is continuing to grow now?